LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Louisiana Tech used a pair of 15-0 second half runs to blow open a tight game, as the Lady Techsters defeated New Mexico State University 69-42 in Western Athletic Conference action Saturday before 1,109 fans at the Pan American Center.

Leading 22-19 at the half, Tech (10-10, 3-2 WAC) shot 52 percent (18-35) from the field in the second half as the Lady Techsters outscored the Aggies (4-16, 1-4 WAC) 47-23 after intermission.

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